if so

American

[if soh] / ˌɪf ˈsoʊ /

idiom

if that happens or is true; in that case.

We don’t know whether an offer would even be made, and if so, on what terms.
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Example Sentences

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Do the children grow into adults, or are their smaller car parts replaced with larger car parts — and if so, how do they retain their consciousness during this process?

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Meta Platforms and Amazon.com, also with huge capital spending plans, could be next, and if so, expect Goldman to be in the mix.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

I don’t know whether there’ll be a sequel after this one, but if so, that sequel is going to be centered around them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

It has also remained unclear whether walking more can help people maintain weight loss over time and, if so, what step count may be most effective.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

“How can what I’ve decided to do for myself be good, if so much bad has come from it?”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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